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Golfers' Paradise South of the Border
Sun, 11 May 2008 22:55:44 -0400
Mexico has a number of top courses, designed by the likes of Nicklaus & Norman.
Gas or Gamble? Casino Regulars Play Safe
Thu, 08 May 2008 17:24:33 -0400
Casinos are feeling the burn of record fuel prices, as many gamblers stay home.
Still No Legroom, But Better In-Flight Flicks
Sun, 11 May 2008 22:54:25 -0400
In-flight entertainment gets an upgrade in coach seats on many airlines.
Mile-High Pub: Happy Hour in the Himalayas
Thu, 08 May 2008 23:28:07 -0400
Post-trek, mountain climbers head for this Kathmandu bar for special treatment.
The Rules: No Pics, No Drugs, No Judgments
Thu, 08 May 2008 10:12:36 -0400
Even with social and governmental pressures, a gay nightclub thrives in Beijing.
An Oasis for a New Breed of Partiers
Tue, 06 May 2008 23:19:11 -0400
Those unsatisfied by Dubai's Vegas-like nightlife trek into the desert to party.
How to Stop 14M Clubgoers From Dancing
Tue, 06 May 2008 09:13:09 -0400
It's party culture vs parents' culture as Delhi's youth grows up, takes control.
Finding Love Where Being Gay Is a Crime
Sun, 04 May 2008 23:18:22 -0400
In Kenya, gay men can be persecuted but that does not keep them standing still.
Casinos & Swinger Parties in Muslim Capital
Fri, 02 May 2008 12:13:18 -0400
What are such activities doing in the world's biggest Muslim country? Thriving.
Takes Two to Tango ... Two Guys, That Is
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:12:36 -0400
The tango evolves as Argentine dance floors mix gender roles, but not genders.
Dancing, Drugs, Sex Bring Rich Kids to Slum
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:38:21 -0400
Hot music, free drugs and sexual energy lures all types to Rio's "funk balls."
How to Blow Through $40,000 In One Night
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:39:41 -0400
Party with oil barons and lingerie models in over-the-top Moscow.
Experience Zero G with Zepplin This Summer
Thu, 08 May 2008 15:39:56 -0400
New Hard Rock Park opens June 2, with roller coasters inspired by rock legends.
Traveler's Dozen: 12 Sizzling Summer Deals
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:26:46 -0400
When the weather heats up, some top destinations drastically lower prices.
Best Beach Resorts to Take the Kids
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:00:43 -0400
These 10 oceanside resorts "practically roll out the red carpet for families."
A European City You Can Afford
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:30:10 -0400
Explore cathedrals, cobblestone streets and old-world charm in Kiev.
Forget LA, NY: The Celebs Are in Mumbai
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:22:22 -0400
When visiting, don't miss the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower.
Vegas' Hottest Party Starts at 10 a.m.
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:43:32 -0400
Strip down to your bathing suit for this hot new Vegas lounge.
Heading to Olympics? Maybe Not
Thu, 08 May 2008 16:50:59 -0400
Traveling to and through China is now tougher, government admits for first time.
Plane Crosses Ocean Minus a Panel
Thu, 08 May 2008 12:49:41 -0400
Passengers heard loud noise; American Airlines flew on from Dallas.
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Mending bridges in Mostar
Fri, 09 May 2008 11:02:17 EDT
The city of Mostar lies at a crossroads of cultures: just inland from the Adriatic coast, in the southern part of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Mostar -- which suffered horribly when its warring neighborhoods turned it into a killing zone -- provided me with one of the richest experiences of my travel year.

7 tourist traps you love
Fri, 09 May 2008 15:21:22 EDT
Back in September, Budget Travel asked for feedback about bona fide, no-holds-barred tourist traps that readers loved anyway. Here are the top picks.

Quiet on the set in Wilmington, N.C.
Fri, 09 May 2008 11:37:07 EDT
Some people call Wilmington, North Carolina, "Hollywood East" because of all the movies and TV shows filmed here. In the last three decades, more than 400 feature films, documentaries and television series have been shot and edited around town, drawing notable actors from Andy Griffith to Richard Gere.

Major airlines boost fares
Thu, 08 May 2008 17:11:49 EDT

Branson sticks to tried and true
Thu, 08 May 2008 12:13:06 EDT

Troubleshooter: Lost luggage in Las Vegas
Thu, 08 May 2008 14:51:13 EDT
On a nonstop flight to Las Vegas, Spirit Airlines loses Michael Germano's checked luggage. He files a missing luggage report and a lost luggage claim, but the airline is ignoring his requests for compensation. What's going on, and how can Germano get Spirit to respond?

Oregon's outdoor adventures a 'blast'
Wed, 07 May 2008 13:53:27 EDT

Plane flies across Atlantic with missing panel
Thu, 08 May 2008 11:51:28 EDT
An American Airlines plane flew from Dallas to Paris even though a "large panel" fell off the underside as the flight took off, the airline said in a memo to pilots.

Superheroes pack a punch at the Met
Wed, 07 May 2008 10:04:27 EDT

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Hottest beaches of Central America
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:39:35 GMT
          The appeal of Central American beaches is an offbeat and organic sexiness that blends together visitors of all sorts. The beaches in this list stand out in terms of raw beauty, exotic draw and high potential for pleasure.


Top 10 extreme vacations
Thu, 8 May 2008 22:53:21 GMT
Heli-skiing in British Columbia with Canadian Mountain HolidaysIf orbiting the Earth, bungee-jumping from a tower on the Las Vegas Strip, or getting up-close-and-personal with a gorilla sounds like your idea of a good time, you're in luck.


Unbelievable underwater adventures
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:40:30 GMT
It was almost a century ago, on a cold and starry April night in the north Atlantic, that the unthinkable occurred: A giant iceberg tore through the underbelly of the RMS Titanic, sending the “unsinkable” ship to a frosty grave, and claiming the lives of nearly 1,500 passengers onboard. For more than 70 years, the ship’s secrets lay on the ocean floor.


Fabulous gifts of adventure for every kind of mom
Wed, 7 May 2008 20:33:23 GMT
 Trump International Golf Course at Raffles Godahl at Canouan Island, the Grenadines.Another flowery card and a “World’s Greatest Mom” coffee mug? You can do better. This year, give the woman who raised you — or who’s helping to raise your children — something that’s tons more fun.


America’s most visited tourist attractions
Thu, 8 May 2008 16:24:36 GMT
From the sensational shows at SeaWorld, to the thundering falls of Niagara — ranking the 25 most popular cultural, natural, and entertainment sites across the U.S.


'Sex and the City' fans flocking to New York
Fri, 9 May 2008 19:29:22 GMT
Shaley Griffin of Abilene, Texas, samples a cupcake from the Magnolia Bakery while walking through Greenwich Village with fellow participants on a "Sex and the City" tour in New York, Tuesday, April 1, 2008.  (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Forget the Empire State Building. Some New York tourists are eager to see the city's other landmarks: Carrie's stoop, Charlotte's gallery and that restaurant where Samantha threw a martini in a boyfriend's face.


Cabo San Lucas air/hotel, from $496
Fri, 9 May 2008 16:35:33 GMT
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** People kayak in the Bahia de Loreto National Park, in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, in this 2002 photo. (AP Photo/Terry Pritchard, HO)Spend a long weekend in this popular port-of-call city on the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, home to glitzy resorts, sprawling golf courses, and a sizzling nightlife.


Vietnam packages now start at just $1,849
Fri, 9 May 2008 16:50:56 GMT
The fascinating country of Vietnam has finally shed its war-ridden image and recently emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s hottest destinations. With the stellar packages we found, you can check out its spectacular landscapes, fragrant cuisine and bustling cities without squandering your savings.
Top 3 airlines boost fuel charge by $20
Fri, 9 May 2008 17:04:19 GMT
** FILE ** In this April 15, 2008 file photo, a Delta Airlines plane prepares to take off from a runway as a United Airlines plane, rear, lands at San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco. Airlines have found something in common with consumers struggling with fuel costs: Like drivers on a highway, they can get more miles per gallon, and save money, by simply slowing down. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, file)The three biggest U.S. carriers said Thursday they have again raised ticket prices, this time by $20 round-trip, to recoup rapidly rising fuel costs.


Hawaiian most expensive state to vacation in
Fri, 9 May 2008 20:56:23 GMT
Waikiki, in Honolulu, HawaiiHawaii is the most expensive state to vacation in, by far, costing two adults an average of $793 a day for food and lodging alone, according to a AAA survey released Monday.


China: Do-it-yourself travel
Thu, 8 May 2008 21:43:06 GMT
In this photo taken on Saturday December 22, 2007 and distributed by China's official Xinhua news agency, shown is the locomotive of the first Chinese-designed and manufactured high-speed train CRH2-300 at CSR Sifang Locomotive and Rolling Stock Co. Ltd. in Qingdao, east China. The train, which rolled off the production line Saturday, is the latest model in the country's China Railway High-speed (CRH) Series and China's first locomotive capable of traveling at 300 kilometers per hour, according to Xinhua. (AP Photo/Xinhua, Zhu Zheng)China is one of those places where there has long been a real appeal to being on a tour. Having expert help to organize the logistics (and a bilingual guide on the ground) takes some of the anxiety out of visiting what can be a fairly overwhelming country.


American Airlines plane loses panel in flight
Thu, 8 May 2008 20:29:55 GMT
May 8: NBC's Tom Costello reports on the American Airlines jet that continued a transatlantic flight, while unknown to the flight crew, an exterior panel had fallen off the fuselage. (MSNBC)Federal regulators said Thursday they are investigating how an American Airlines jet lost a panel from its belly shortly after taking off from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport before continuing on across the Atlantic and landing safely in Paris.


Airline crashes up, but deaths down, study finds
Thu, 8 May 2008 22:07:12 GMT
Deadly crashes in Brazil, Africa and Southeast Asia last year led to the first global uptick in serious jetliner accidents in a decade, an international aviation trade group said Thursday. 
Senate inaction on FAA bill hurts passengers
Thu, 8 May 2008 19:55:23 GMT
When the Senate froze debate this week on a bill that would refund and reorganize the Federal Aviation Administration, it also froze travelers’ hopes that badly needed changes in the nation’s aviation system would come about any time soon.


Hard Rock Park opens with Zeppelin coaster
Thu, 8 May 2008 16:28:21 GMT
Visitors ride The Led Zeppelin roller coaster ride at Hard Rock Park Wednesday, April 23, 2008, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The new Hard Rock Park celebrates its grand opening June 2-3 with concerts by The Eagles and The Moody Blues.(AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)The Led Zeppelin classic "Whole Lotta Love" throbs from the 1,200-watt sound system as the slick silver and white roller coaster nears the top of its serpentine track.


Testing in-flight cell phone service
Thu, 8 May 2008 17:16:55 GMT
"It's an invasion! Let us alone!"  That was Pierre Rondot's reaction last Thursday to a flight attendant's announcement that, as part of a three-month experiment, passengers were free to use their cell phones to make voice calls during Air France flight #2142 between Paris and Geneva.


Orlando air/hotel, 5 nights, from $697
Thu, 8 May 2008 16:28:33 GMT
397155 06: Mickey Mouse rides in a parade through Main Street, USA with Cinderella's castle in the background at Disney World's Magic Kingdom November 11, 2001 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)Dine for free and get into all four Disney parks when you book this late-summer air/hotel package from Southwest Airlines Vacations.


Deals to Bermuda’s pink-sand beaches
Thu, 8 May 2008 16:28:37 GMT
Thanks to its Atlantic setting, the pink-sanded island chain of Bermuda is only coming into high season now, at the same time as northern states kick into high gear. While this British-owned archipelago is renowned for its high price tags, deals can still be found to this refined spot, where Old World charms, historic towns, and plentiful golf courses abound.
The 10 most stylish cities in the world
Wed, 7 May 2008 17:31:14 GMT
Paris has La Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. New York is home to Fifth and Madison avenues. But no other city can match London's cosmopolitan vibe.  From Berlin to Barcelona, these 10 buzz-worthy spots epitomize cool.


Summer travel forecast: Clear(er) skies
Wed, 7 May 2008 19:25:39 GMT
Despite all the gloomy travel predictions, this season might not be as bad as last year's. Here's why.
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